education to remain relevant. Many members perceived a lack of focus in recent years. • The annual national conference was often described as a key touchpoint. • The social events (e.g. RAP session and banquet) are important for recruiting and retaining members.Barrier to entry • The value of the yearly membership fee needs to be apparent. Some interviewees received institutional support to pay for their membership, while others did not. • Involvement in other, more technical, societies was cited as a reason for limited involvement in the division for members and as a barrier for entry for nonmembers. Involvement in more technical societies is more valued by more research-intensive institutions.Suggestions
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be [3].Design in the classroom supports engineering students to develop important professional skillsand increase their self-efficacy and intent to persist in engineering [4], [5]. This particularlyimpacts minoritized students in engineering by supporting identify development [6].Recent practices in engineering education design involve use of open-ended socio-technicaldesign problems, where technical aspects are related to sociocultural and economic frameworks[7]. Socio-technical problems can emphasize social justice, humanitarian practice, human andnatural environments, and stakeholder engagement. Engineering faculty must work to buildeducative practices that help scaffold students to design solutions that are purposeful andthoughtful in
Geotechnical Engineering - A Case StudyAbstract ABET 2019-20 Criterion 3 requires that engineering students at the time of graduationpossess the “ability to communicate effectively with a range of audience”. This paper presents acase study of the author’s approach to achieve this outcome in a junior level soil mechanicscourse. In the laboratory portion of the soil mechanics course, students were presented with areal-life problem faced by a fictious client. Students performed standard laboratory experiments,analyzed the data, and compared their experimental results against applicable guidelines or codesto arrive at recommendations to the client. Students prepared technical reports with clients aspotential audience and learned the fundamentals
’ research self-efficacy, teamwork, identity, sense of belonging, and cultural competency? 2) Did participation in the program affect the students’ attitudes toward interdisciplinary research, sustainable development, and career intentions? 3) How did students describe their research experience, cultural experience, community relationships, and their identity as an engineer, scientist, or social scientist?METHODOLOGYOverall ProjectThe overall project was led by two large, urban, public universities in southern California,with international partners at a large federal university in Brazil. The overall goal of theproject was to expand student perspectives on water and sustainability, specifically onengineering services designed
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recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusion in engineering education hasgrown in recent years [1], little is known about the best practices for supporting neurodiversestudents [2-3]. It has been suggested that neurodiverse students benefit from course assessmentsthat allow for a more flexible mode of expressing knowledge [3]. However, evidence forimproved learning outcomes on different types of course assessments is largely anecdotal.Characteristics associated with different forms of neurodiversity, such as attention deficithyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum, depression, and anxiety, are suggested to benormally distributed in the population [2]. Indeed, research suggests that these conditions arebest conceptualized as
, J.S. Thousand and A. Nevin, A Guide to Co-Teaching: Practical Tips forFacilitating Student Learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, 2008.[3] K. Haag, S.B. Pickett, G. Trujillo and T.C. Andrews, '"Co-Teaching in undergraduate STEMeducation: a lever for pedagogical change toward evidence-based teaching?" CBE—Life SciencesEducation, vol. 22, no. 1, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.22-08-0169[4] N. Bacharach, T.W. Heck and K. Dahlberg, '"Co-teaching in higher education," Journal ofCollege Teaching & Learning, vol. 4, no. 10, Oct. 2007.[5] L.A. Cordie, T. Brecke, X. Lin and M.C. Wooten, '"Co-Teaching in Higher Education:Mentoring as Faculty Development." International journal of teaching and learning in highereducation, vol. 32, no. 1, pp
contemporary engineering challenges. By offering acomprehensive overview and in-depth insights into materials essential for both academic studyand future professional endeavors, the CEM course prepares students to meet the diversedemands they will face in their careers [3].The concept of ownership in learning encompasses crucial aspects, such as a profound sense ofconnection, active participation, and personal investment in the educational journey [4].Establishing this sense of ownership is useful for enhancing students’ learning potential andfostering success in various educational settings [5]. To truly internalize ownership, studentsmust grasp specific learning objectives and possess clear, well-defined targets, acting as guidingposts delineating
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-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 Normalized Grade Figure 8. Areas of concern are highlighted on the graphs.deviation may seem somewhat arbitrary, the authors chose this value empirically to filter outperformances that were common across the study population.DiscussionThe desired outcome for this data set (and future data sets) is that the students fall into QuadrantIV. This outcome would indicate that they are generally internalizing the course material and areable to demonstrate proficiency without significant references. This relationship is akin toanecdotal stories from
Demonstrate basic-level technical proficiency in an engineering discipline that is relevant to the needs of the Army.7.4 Synthesize knowledge and concepts from across their chosen disciplines. (Introduce)7.5 Contribute disciplinary knowledge and skills as a part of a collaborative effort engaging challenges that span multiple disciplines. (Reinforce)Because this course may ultimately serve the Civil Engineering major as well, the faculty aretaking steps to ensure the lesson and course learning objectives also support the ASCE ProgramCriteria to become effective for the 2024-2025 Accreditation Cycle (Table 4) and ABET EAC’sGeneral Criterion 3 Student Outcomes effective for the 2023-2024 Accreditation Cycle (Table 5)[1].Table
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able to accurately self-assess with KS [10, 17], KScan be effectively applied to technical writing [18, 19] and design projects [17, 20], KS are ahelpful tool for program assessment [21], and KS are generally a robust tool for systematicallyincorporating a self-assessment component into engineering courses [20, 22]. Fundamental Hydraulics is a junior-level 3-semester hour required course for civilengineering majors. There are three unit exams in the course and a comprehensive final exam.The course is well-scaffolded with boardwork problems on all teaching lessons, low-stakesonline assessments for nearly every lesson (each is 0.75% of a student’s overall grade, 20 total inthe course) and a homework problem set due approximately every
,” IEEE Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 45–57, 2021.12. K. W. Chau, “Problem-based learning approach in accomplishing innovation and entrepreneurship of civil engineering undergraduates”, International Journal of Engineering Education, vol.21, no. 2, pp. 228-232, 2005.13. T. Y. Pang, A. Kootsookos, K. Fox, and E. Pirogova, “ Does an Assessment Rubric Provide a Better Learning Experience for Undergraduates in Developing Transferable Skills?”, Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, vol.19, no. 3, 2022.14. S. Howe, M. A. Moriarty, and A. Errabelli, “Transfer from Capstone Design: A Model to Facilitate Student Reflection”. In Proc. ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2011, pp. 22
paper was to develop a framework for an in-personassessment and reflection session, which could be readily adopted by higher educationinstructors. The objectives of the study were: 1. Determine why students make certain errors. 2. Evaluate mastery of a student’s problem-solving process. 3. Create an environment for student reflection.The first objective built off previous research using a similar diagnostic exam designed to testfundamental concepts and measure retention [1]. The objective is not just to identify the type oferror, but to determine why students make these common errors and whether it is related toretention, aspects of the curriculum, or misconceptions. These observations of why the studentswere making certain errors helped
Statements Evaluation scale 1. I think I would like to use this system frequently. 2. I found the system unnecessarily complex. 3. I thought the system was easy to use. 4. I think that I would need the support of a technical person to be able to use this system. 5. I found the various functions in this system were well integrated. 6. I thought there was too much inconsistency in this system. 7. I would imagine that most people would learn to use this system very quickly. 8. I found the system very cumbersome to use. 9. I felt very confident using the system. 10. I needed to learn a lot of things before I could get going with this system.Results and Discussion a. Participants and
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such as simulation software, videos, and props have been previouslyused by instructors to replicate these complex behaviors of structures; however, these tools do notspatially represent this behavior [2–4]. Videos and simulation software are also limited toone-way interaction, where students cannot interact with the structures being modeled.Research has shown that interactive simulations improve cognitive gain outcomes, as well asincreased interactions among students [5, 6]. Integrating these simulations can be done in fourvirtual-real environments: 1) virtual reality (VR), where the entire environment is virtual; 2)augmented virtuality, a subbranch of mixed reality (MR), where real objects are integrated in thevirtual environment; 3
associated with rushing the project. He can reference industry standards and safety regulations to support his arguments. • Cesar, along with his colleagues, can brainstorm alternative solutions to meet deadlines. This might involve proposing a more realistic timeline or exploring options for additional resources (e.g., more workers, extended shifts with breaks). 2. Engage with the Inspector: • During the inspection, Cesar should be transparent about the rushed schedule and highlight any areas of concern he identified. 3. Seek External Guidance (if necessary): • Cesar can explore if his company has an ethics hotline or internal resources for reporting safety concerns. He can also seek
ofmass timber as a more sustainable alternative. Recent research suggests that mass timberstructures have an average embodied greenhouse gas emissions that is 43% lower than structuresmade from reinforced concrete [3]. In addition, due to its prefabricated nature, mass timberstructures can also be installed on site more quickly than steel and concrete structures, thusdecreasing on-site construction time [2]. Superior structural stability during earthquakes and fireresistance have further contributed to the implementation of mass timber in the U.S. [2].However, compared to steel and concrete, there has historically been less exposure to timber andmass timber design methods in structural engineering education in the U.S.In a nationwide survey of
formulations [3].Transparency in civil engineering design enables internal review—including review by licensedengineers overseeing the work—and it allows for external review by owners, regulators, andother stakeholders. A transparent design makes it possible to verify compliance with codes andstandards, and to evaluate designs in the context of project needs.The emergence of AI has profoundly impacted students and educators, and the extent to whichAI damages or enhances learning outcomes is under consideration [6, 7] College students areusing AI tools at high rates: A study completed in the fall of 2023 estimates that more than 50%of college students are using AI [8]. The emergence of AI in education has resulted in variableresponses and strategies
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theexpectations have been standardized for the course and are provided for most of the deliverables.Most recently, we transitioned to requiring students to submit a 30%, 60%, 90% report inaddition to the final project report. The trigger for this change was to offer project advisors morefeedback opportunities to help improve students’ technical writing and information literacy (IL)skills. Variations of a standardized rubric with several key components that assess writing and ILskills were used as shown in Appendix 3. A sample of the assessment data, shown in Figure 2,clearly indicates improvement for the Class of 2023 after adopting this change. 100.0 100.0 90.0
concept maps for “equitable infrastructure” at the end of the semester. The concept mapsrevealed differences in student ideas that reflect the different approaches taken in the courses.Analysis of these concept maps yields insight into student learning on equitable infrastructureand can provide guidance for others wishing to incorporate equity into first-year and/or civilengineering coursework.IntroductionCivil engineering education has long recognized the need for the curriculum to blend a broadarray of technical and professional skills to meet the needs of the profession (see, for example,the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge [1]). The ways in which infrastructure has bothpositively and negatively affected equity in our social systems have
, the PtD idea has gradually gained acceptance in the U.S. [3]. However,the traditional curriculum offered by civil engineering programs in the United States does notintegrate PtD concepts [4]. It has been suggested that the engineering community will notincorporate PtD into the curriculum until the accrediting body, ABET, includes it in either aGeneral Criteria or the Program Critera. The majority of civil engineering programs in theUnited States are accredited by ABET. Recently, ASCE’s Civil Engineering Program CriteriaTask Committee (CEPCTC) added a requirement for the curriculum to include an explanationof safety, effective for the 2024-2025 accreditation cycle. Specifically, CEPCTC suggests ninelecture topics that can be used to comply
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development and engineering education in theupcoming year. The future development effort includes revision of the game design based on thecollected feedback and computer-based game development. Also, we plan to expand itsimplementation to enhance community resilience and decision-making communication ingeneral. Our future implementation plan will be through 1) recurrent summer camp sessions, 2)undergraduate introductory risk management course, 3) community engagement events, and 4)workshop sessions for practicing engineers. As part of the implementation efforts, the game’seffectiveness in achieving intended learning outcomes will be assessed as well.References[1] ASCE, “Achieving the Vision for Civil Engineering in 2025: A Roadmap for the
global issues that affect communities,corporations, and governments. Petroleum engineering (PE) courses obligatorily teachengineering principles and practices. Increasingly, engineers must address broader issues that gobeyond their technical areas of expertise. In petroleum engineering, for instance, there areeconomic, environmental, and ethical issues. These are viewed differently by geographic,cultural, and social groups. Petroleum engineering students are generally not aware of thediversity of beliefs and practices associated with global exploration and production of oil andgas. The challenge is to develop an understanding and appreciation in students of how oil andgas exploration differs around the globe, economically, culturally, socially